CHAMOIS


Meaning of CHAMOIS in English

■ noun

1》 'ʃamwα: ( plural same -wα:z ) an agile goat-antelope with short hooked horns, found in mountainous areas of southern Europe. [Genus Rupicapra : two species.]

2》 'ʃami , 'ʃamwα: ( plural same -mɪz , -wα:z ) (also ~ leather ) soft pliable leather made from the skin of sheep, goats, or deer.

Origin

C16: from Fr.

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